KEY TERMS

• • Magnetometer (MAG)

    Using its magnetometer (MAG), Juno will create an extremely accurate and detailed three-dimensional map of Jupiter’s magnetic field. This unprecedented study will allow us to understand Jupiter’s internal structure and how the magnetic field is generated by the dynamo action inside – the churning of electrically charged material deep below the surface. MAG will also monitor the magnetic field for long-term variations, helping to determine the depth of the region where the field is generated.